BHP WAIO Processing and Production Traineeships | Newman Residential

About Us   

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.

With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. 

Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

We are offering exciting opportunities across our Western Australia Iron Ore business, for people looking for an opportunity to join our business with limited or no industry experience for our Newman Operations.

BHP have designed site based programs to develop cultured, engaged, highly skilled and work ready employees, providing you with industry-leading training and mentoring by some of BHP's talented workforce. The roles available are Residential on a lifestyle roster, based in Newman. We will take your experience from other industries and help you apply it to mining, Why not You? Why not now? The Nationally accredited certificate on offer includes:  

• Production Processing Trainee – Certificate III in Resource Processing
• Laboratory Technician Trainee - Certificate III Laboratory Skills
• Haul Truck Operator Trainee - Certificate II in Surface Extraction

About You

This opportunity is available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals based in Newman, who have a genuine interest in starting a career at BHP. We are looking for an adaptable, positive, individuals who enjoys an active role and are open to exploring the world of mining whilst learning something new every day. 

What can BHP Iron Ore offer you?  

• Obtain a Nationally Accredited Certificate with your training
• Industry Leading training programs
• Specialised training;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Long term employment opportunities;
• Mentoring and guidance; and
• Full uniforms and PPE

 Applicants wishing to apply for these BHP Residential opportunities must meet the following criteria:

• Have residence in Newman, Western Australia
• Hold a C class manual driver's licence 
• Strong commitment to your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven attendance record (recent school or employment history)
• A high commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to succeed
• Demonstrate basic administrative and/or computing skills

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BHP, we recognize that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. Some of our benefits include flexible working options; a generous paid parental leave policy; other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. 

If you would like to be part of a diverse team where you are encouraged to explore your potential and stretch your capabilities in one of the world's most exciting industries, we invite you to apply.  All applicants are required to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process. No late applications will be accepted.

To submit your application, click on the 'Apply' button below

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.